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- Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:50 pm
- Forum: Tools and Tooling
- Topic: Besides Russia where can I get one of these?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1145
Re: Besides Russia where can I get one of these?
And here I was thinking that there was one tool that could be used for pipemaking that I wouldn't have to make myself :wink:. The screw-on chuck idea is good, but I need to be able to twist the handle in both directions so that may be a problem. I guess I could just turn and knurl a piece of steel r...
- Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:06 pm
- Forum: Tools and Tooling
- Topic: Besides Russia where can I get one of these?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1145
Besides Russia where can I get one of these?
Hi everyone, I was recently talking with a pipe-making friend in Russia and he showed me a very nifty hand chuck that I can't find anywhere here in the states. The one I currently use is more like a pin vise and you tighten it by hand, but I can never get it tight enough, and the keyed chuck on this...
- Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:43 pm
- Forum: Stummels
- Topic: Metal ring around mortise
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2388
Re: Metal ring around mortise
Thanks guys, The copper plumbing tube I've used in the past for things like tool handle ferrules etc. has tarnished pretty badly so I think I'll just go with some brass. Also, I usually freehand drill, have you guys tried the hole saw thing freehand or do you usually drill first and just chuck it up...
- Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:07 am
- Forum: Stummels
- Topic: Metal ring around mortise
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2388
Metal ring around mortise
Hey everyone, I have a quick question I was hoping some of you might be able to answer. On pipes that have had a metal ring placed around the outside of the mortise (for example the ones shown in this post: http://www.pipemakersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4074&start=0 ) what type or ...
- Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:57 pm
- Forum: Tools and Tooling
- Topic: Taig Basics
- Replies: 8
- Views: 996
Re: Taig Basics
Hey Simeon, What helped me the most when I was learning to use a metal lathe was the book Machine Shop Practice v.1 by Moltrecht. It was definitely the best book I read. Also, the online forums I found most helpful were the practical machinist, the home shop machinist, the home machinist, cnczone, a...
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:57 pm
- Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade
- Topic: For Sale - Taig Lathe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2770
Re: For Sale - Taig Lathe
The lathe has been sold, thanks for the interest everyone.
- Mon May 31, 2010 1:34 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Bulldog by CP
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1528
Re: Bulldog by CP
I really like the color of the ebonite you used, may I ask where you get sand colored ebonite?
- Fri May 28, 2010 11:32 am
- Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade
- Topic: For Sale - Taig Lathe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2770
Re: For Sale - Taig Lathe
Sorry Bob, I'm just hoping to get cash for it. If you do end up selling the colt and the taig is still available just PM me though!
- Wed May 26, 2010 5:05 pm
- Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade
- Topic: For Sale - Taig Lathe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2770
For Sale - Taig Lathe
Hey everyone, I used to use my taig lathe for stem work, but ever since I got a larger lathe I haven't used it enough to justify the space it is taking up in my shop. It is in absolutely perfect condition and has always been oiled, cleaned, etc.--basically just like new except I've already put it to...
- Tue May 25, 2010 5:07 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: little poker
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1308
Re: little poker
Thats very interesting DMI, thanks for the statistics. I usually try to leave about 1/4" at the bottom of the tobacco chamber, but it would really make some of the drilling easier if I could make thinner walls (especially if 3.5mm is ok) without a greater risk of a burnout. What minimum thickne...
- Sun May 23, 2010 7:13 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Briar/Ebonite and the Weather
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2374
Re: Briar/Ebonite and the Weather
Well it looks like we are about back to where we started . Thanks for the replies guys, I really appreciate it!
- Wed May 19, 2010 2:32 am
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Briar/Ebonite and the Weather
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2374
Re: Briar/Ebonite and the Weather
M.C.--I imagine that an increase in temperature would make the tenon fit tighter since from what I can find the thermal expansion coefficient for hardened rubber is about 20 times that for a typical wood. Also, I imagine that an increase in humidity would make the tenon fit looser since the wood (in...
- Tue May 18, 2010 12:32 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Briar/Ebonite and the Weather
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2374
Briar/Ebonite and the Weather
Hi everyone, I was wondering what your experiences have been with stem/shank junction and tenon/mortise fit changes over different temperatures and humidities and what you do to minimize these changes. Sometimes its tricky to get a good tenon fit and a flush stem/shank junction w/ no ridges over a w...
- Thu May 06, 2010 11:32 am
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Bent Delrin?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2137
Re: Bent Delrin?
Hmm, I didn't think of that being a problem since the fit of the delrin to the stem mortise was so tight I needed a mallet to sit it. I'll give it a shot though.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
- Wed May 05, 2010 11:51 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Bent Delrin?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2137
Bent Delrin?
Hi everyone, I've just been cutting integral tenons for the last 6 months or so, but wanted to give delrin another try on the stem I was working on today. However, when I was done I noticed a hair's width of a light gap between one edge of the stem and the shank face. The only thing that I can think...
- Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:54 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Drilling Longer Stems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3239
Re: Drilling Longer Stems
That's interesting Love--do you still drill the stummel with a 5/32" or is that 1/8" as well?
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:53 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Drilling Longer Stems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3239
Drilling Longer Stems
Hi again Everyone, My usual procedure for a stem is to drill it with a 5/32" tapered bit to about 3/4" from the end and use a 1mm bit for the last 3/4". This works fine for most stems. However, I was recently working on a pipe with a longer saddle stem (about 4-5") and I noticed ...
- Sun Apr 18, 2010 11:10 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: My New Website
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1250
Re: My New Website
Thanks again for all the comments guys. I took what was posted here and what I was pm'ed and made all my final changes--I'm now open for business !
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:22 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: My New Website
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1250
Re: My New Website
Thanks for the comments guys, I appreciate you taking the time to check it out. Did you build this site yourself? Yeah, I spent a weekend or so learning html and css, another weekend learning enough flash and actionscript to do the slideshow and the galleries, and I spent a little time messing aroun...
- Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:46 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: My New Website
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1250
My New Website
Hey guys, I'm probably going to take down this link pretty soon because I'm not sure if my website is quite ready yet, but I really wanted your guys' comments on it. edit: link removed for final website editing I have been working on it for the last couple weeks, and I am pretty excited to finally h...